Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer – Shark Ninja

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The Senior Data Engineer is a critical technical leader in our modern data ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Data Engineering, you will design and deliver high‑scale data solutions, mentor junior engineers, and shape the architectural backbone of our analytics infrastructure. From complex integration frameworks to real‑time pipelines and testing systems, you will balance execution with engineering excellence to support fast, reliable, and trustworthy data delivery.

• Integration Architecture: Design scalable, enterprise‑ready data integration architectures using third‑party tools and custom frameworks. Define patterns that align with a domain‑driven, data mesh approach.
• Custom Frameworks: Develop reusable libraries and integration components to support reliable data ingestion where off‑the‑shelf tools fall short. Codify retry logic, state handling, and performance tuning.
• Observability & Testing: Implement monitoring and testing systems across the data lifecycle. Drive adoption of automated testing in CI/CD and build alerts that preempt failure and degradation.
• Real‑Time Pipeline Development: Lead the build‑out of high‑throughput pipelines supporting streaming and low‑latency use cases. Address challenges like slowly changing dimensions, windowing, and fault tolerance.
• Mentorship & Code Quality: Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical coaching. Establish best practices in data modeling, testing, and maintainability that level up the entire team.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Translate business and analytics requirements into data products by working closely with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders. Communicate complex logic with clarity.
• Innovation & Improvement: Lead proofs‑of‑concept for emerging technologies. Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt, improve performance, and shape the evolution of the data platform.

• 5–8 years in data engineering; 2+ years in a senior/lead role.
• Expert in SQL and Python (or Scala) for data transformation at scale.
• Deep experience with batch and streaming data processing.
• Proven ability to design large‑scale integration solutions, custom pipelines, and resilient data workflows.
• Familiarity with observability platforms and data quality frameworks.
• Strong understanding of cloud data platforms, preferably Snowflake or Big Query.
• Excellent communication, mentorship, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

• Hands‑on experience with Fivetran, Airbyte, or other ELT tools.
• Experience with dbt or similar data transformation frameworks.
• Background in domain‑oriented data products or data mesh principles.
• Exposure to event‑driven architectures and real‑time analytics.
• Knowledge of Kimball or Data Vault modeling approaches.
• Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code and Git Ops workflows.

Annual salary range: $101,300 – $179,400 USD. Pay may vary by geography, skills, education, and experience.

Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, prepaid legal insurance, backup child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

At Shark Ninja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our outrageously extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver exceptional results. You will thrive in an environment that values authenticity, supports personal and professional growth, and empowers you to disrupt entire markets.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation or local law. Shark Ninja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Shark Ninja People & Culture at

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Location:

Boston, MA

This posting will close within 90 days from the original posting date.